Bretk
American looking for information about Brazil
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Registration: 06 May 2015
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WoW! Six Reais!!! Incredible Exchange Rate!!! by roddiesho
Did I see this right? Is the American Dollar worth almost 6 Reais?Roddie in Retirement🕵
@alan279the 6,19 quoted by Google last week was a glitch Read More
WoW! Six Reais!!! Incredible Exchange Rate!!! by roddiesho
Did I see this right? Is the American Dollar worth almost 6 Reais?Roddie in Retirement🕵
@alan279 They call it a 'processing fee' but it's a spread in disguise. Read More
Transferring Money US to Brazil to Buy Apartment by Cafe1992
Hello all, I recently moved to SP and am in the process of finding an apartment to buy (a vista). Given the recent weakness in the Real, I would like to start bringing money from the US despite being at least a month away from actually purchasing ...
@danielmurphy2035 The money should have arrived already - when sent correctly it should take no longer than 48 hours, with few exceptions. However, the money is not 'lost' as one of the other members indicated - it's just sitting at either ... Read More
Open a bank account by Chood
I was wondering if anybody knows if it is possible to open a bank account in Brasil while still living abroad. We are buying an apartment there, and using my wife account for now. Transferring money from Europe each month to make payments. But I ...
Hi Chood, How did you make out with this? Were you able to open the account from abroad? Read More
Best bank in Vitoria, ES to receive Foreign remittance by artem223
Good morning everyone, This is Artem here. I recently moved to Vitoria, ES and am currently working here in Brazil. I wanted to know if any of you use the local Banking establishments here(Itau, Bradesco, Santander etc.) for receiving remittances ...
There's no difference in how solid it is across different currencies - i.e.: it's as solid for EUR as it is for USD, GBP, CAD, etc. Please don't come on here and make silly statements like that. As for other services out there - ... Read More
Best bank in Vitoria, ES to receive Foreign remittance by artem223
Good morning everyone, This is Artem here. I recently moved to Vitoria, ES and am currently working here in Brazil. I wanted to know if any of you use the local Banking establishments here(Itau, Bradesco, Santander etc.) for receiving remittances ...
For relatively small monthly amounts just use Transferwise. There's no need to change your bank - Itau is fine for just keeping a running bank account in Brazil. But for câmbio operations, learn how to use Transferwise - it's the ... Read More
Detran wanting proof what my category of DL. by nv91
So first of... I'm so pissed off.. They already reviewed all my documents/did psych test and they gave me a protocolo to pick up my Driver's license. The first time I went to pick it up... It wasn't "ready". 2nd time (total of 60 days)... Now they ...
I just got it in early February. No, I didn't have to cancel the process in Armenia - just did nothing (since what they were asking me to bring back to them wasn't at all possible). Then just signed up for the initialization in Aricanduva ... Read More
Detran wanting proof what my category of DL. by nv91
So first of... I'm so pissed off.. They already reviewed all my documents/did psych test and they gave me a protocolo to pick up my Driver's license. The first time I went to pick it up... It wasn't "ready". 2nd time (total of 60 days)... Now they ...
I recently had the same exact problem, and as I read through this very long and drawn out post I was hoping that your consulate was going to be able to provide you with this all-important "Certidão do consulado referente catagoria do CNH ... Read More
Transferring Money US to Brazil to Buy Apartment by Cafe1992
Hello all, I recently moved to SP and am in the process of finding an apartment to buy (a vista). Given the recent weakness in the Real, I would like to start bringing money from the US despite being at least a month away from actually purchasing ...
Do you have any idea how much you paid? I.e. what was the spread Banco do Brasil charged you? And how much in other 'bank fees' (tarifa bancária ou despesas)? My guess it's around 7% or 8%. A rip-off. Banco do Brasil, and all ... Read More
Transferring Money US to Brazil to Buy Apartment by Cafe1992
Hello all, I recently moved to SP and am in the process of finding an apartment to buy (a vista). Given the recent weakness in the Real, I would like to start bringing money from the US despite being at least a month away from actually purchasing ...
USDBRL has certainly swung in your favor now! Have you done your FX operation yet? Read More
Best bank interest rates by Ikexplorer
Hi all, Is anyone aware of which banks and accounts offer the best interest rates I.e. if I opened a new account and deposited 100,000 reais what kind of return could I expect? Also I was told today at ITAÚ bank that there no banking fees ...
It's all done online. After you've opened your account (assuming you succeed), you'll then have the option to choose who you want to be your Agente Autonomo de Investimento - basically a broker/advisor - other than the default the assign ... Read More
Best bank interest rates by Ikexplorer
Hi all, Is anyone aware of which banks and accounts offer the best interest rates I.e. if I opened a new account and deposited 100,000 reais what kind of return could I expect? Also I was told today at ITAÚ bank that there no banking fees ...
For a regular 'ol checking account or savings account at a big bank you will get basically 0%. If you want to put some of your money into one of their 'applications' you'll need to closely look at what they're offering - and, ... Read More
What happend to James from Íæż½ã½ã Team (Canadian)? by Gaby_Maspa
Hi there, Does someone know what happend to James (profile below) from Íæż½ã½ã Team? /forum/profile.php?id=116770&lang=en Thanks
I still can't believe this happened. James was such a great guy helping anyone and everyone with their questions here. Such a tragedy. Read More
Please pray for James Woodward's son-1 year anniversary by Macae
On Friday, the 7th of April, I went to the the cemetery in Macae to say some prayers for my very good friend James Woodward. I also said some prayers for his son, who he loved only as a father could love a son. I took a picture of James box. I ...
Still horribly stunned about this....just so sad. Agree - the plaque looks great. Cudos to whoever designed and paid for it. Read More
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS by James
IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS **** EDIT OF JULY 17, 2015 INFORMATION REGARDING NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR PERMANENCY, ...
James - thank you for the fast reply. Not only was this helpful but all of the information and insight that you've provided on all of the other posts have been indispensable! You've saved me a ton of time and headaches with your invaluable ... Read More